How to Ease Math Anxiety in the Classroom
To encourage kids to reach their fullest potential in math, consider adopting these four mindsets that help every student to thrive.
August 27, 2021
Math class doesn’t have to be stressful for students—educators can reframe math as a creative, empowering tool that’s relevant to everyday life. Learn more about the studies and articles cited in the video from the links below:
- Edutopia’s 2021 interview with Jo Boaler, “Are We Teaching the Math Kids Need?”
- Ashcraft and Krause’s 2007 article on working memory, math performance, and math anxiety
- Harackiewicz, Smith, and Priniski’s 2016 research article on the importance of promoting interest in education
- Pasquale’s 2016 research on productive struggle in mathematics